Kjara
Fact sheet
- Name
- Kjara
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Kjara is an adapted German variant of the Italian name Chiara, which in turn goes back to the Latin name Clara. The meaning is "the Bright", "the Famous", or "the Shining", derived from the Latin word clarus, which stands for "clear, bright, famous".
What does the name Kjara mean?
Kjara represents the Germanized form of Chiara, the Italian equivalent of the Latin name Clara. It means "the Bright", "the Famous", or "the Shining", derived from the Latin term clarus for "clear, bright, famous". There are also similar variants like Chyara, Ciara, Cjara, Cyara, Kiara, Kiarah, and Kyara, many of which are not directly related to Chiara or the original name Clara. For example, Ciara/Kiara is the feminine form of the Irish name Ciarán.
Where does the name Kjara come from?
The name Kjara has its roots in Latin and means among other things "the Famous" or "the Bright". The Latin
How do you pronounce Kjara?
Kjara is pronounced like 'Kiara', with an emphasized 'K' and a soft 'j'.
When is the name day of Kjara?
The name day for Kjara falls on the dates February 10, April 19, July 22, July 28, August 11, and August 17.
Popularity
In Germany, Kjara is a fairly common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,880th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best ranking was in 2005 at 882nd. In the last ten years, Kjara has been chosen as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,320th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,091st.
Nicknames & pet names
Kiki / Kiri / Kjkj / Kjära
Frequently asked questions about the name Kjara
What is the meaning of the name Kjara?
Kjara is the Germanized form of Chiara and is derived from the Latin name Clara. It means 'the Bright', 'the Famous', or 'the Shining'.
Where does the name Kjara come from?
The name Kjara has its roots in Latin, where the word 'clarus' stands for 'clear, bright, famous'. It was adapted into German.
How popular is the name Kjara?
Kjara has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially in Germany, where it is appreciated as a modern and fresh variant of Chiara.